What is open past demand in SAP PP-DD - Demand-Driven Replenishment?

SAP Term: open past demand

• Component: PP-DD

• Component Name: Demand-Driven Replenishment

• Description: The sum of orders due on the current date and orders that are overdue. The sum of the open past demand and the qualified spike demand provides the qualified demand.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Open past demand is a feature of the Demand-Driven Replenishment (PP-DD) component of SAP. It allows users to view and analyze past demand data in order to better plan for future demand. This feature helps users to identify trends in demand and make more informed decisions about inventory levels and replenishment strategies. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Open past demand can be accessed through the PP-DD component of SAP. To view past demand data, users can select the “Open Past Demand” option from the main menu. This will open a window that displays all available past demand data. Users can then filter the data by date range, product, or other criteria to get a more detailed view of past demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using open past demand, it is important to remember that the data displayed is only as accurate as the data entered into SAP. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is entered accurately and regularly in order to get the most accurate view of past demand. Additionally, users should take into account any seasonal or cyclical trends when analyzing past demand data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on open past demand and other features of the PP-DD component of SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation or contact your local SAP representative.